What's on this weekend in Melbourne

Until 21 Dec

Sommelier's Table Wine Degustation with Food

Enjoy a unique wine-degustation matched to a four-course meal with a sommelier

Until 21 Dec

Small

A community-sourced, small works, open-call exhibition.

Until 21 Dec

Horizons

Horizons invites audiences to explore the horizon line as both a literal and metaphorical construct.

Until 21 Dec

Natured Studies

Natured Studies featuring Bazin, Grodin and Piggott.

Until 21 Dec

Horse Costume Fight Scene: Lucy Mills

Emerging artist Lucy Mills debuts her newest body of work.

21 Dec

Hufflepoof

Join the magical mayhem as a gay Hufflepuff helps Cedric in a spellbinding journey.

21 Dec

(re)makerspace Series: Pressed Flower Accessory Workshop

Transfer the beauty of botanicals onto textile in this flower pressing workshop.

Until 22 Dec

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Heroes in a Half Shell

An exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of the franchise.

Until 30 Mar

Moonlight Cinema

Australia’s favourite outdoor cinema is back for another season under the stars.

Until 21 Apr

Yayoi Kusama

From polka dots to pumpkins, Yayoi Kusama comes to NGV with a world-premiere blockbuster exhibition.

Until 25 May

The Outsiders Melbourne

An exhibition of the largest street-art collection in Australia, including a whole room of Banksys.

Until 27 Apr

NGV Architecture Commission: Home Truth by Breathe

The NGV's 2024 Architecture Commission is designed by architecture and design studio Breathe.

Dreamskape

Explore the District Dockland's multi-media sensory entertainment complex.

Skyline Melbourne

See Melbourne's unbeatable city view from the Skyline Melbourne Ferris wheel.

Until 22 Feb

Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

Learn how Bakery Hill produces its malts on a tour and tasting led by a distiller.

Until 31 May

Punting on the Lake

Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise.

Until 29 Aug

Joy

Experience an emotive adventure where creativity, colour and storytelling join forces.

Monopoly Dreams

Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.

Until 31 Jan

Barista Basics

Craft and perfect your coffee skills.

Until 29 Apr

Wurrdha Marra

Sharing the work of First Nations artists across time and place.

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

Until 21 Dec

Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

Until 25 Jan

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Be captivated with over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.

Until 22 Dec

Chocolate Painting Workshops

Take part in a chocolate painting workshop that appeals to all the senses.

Until 31 Jan

Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

House Down Under

Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to Melbourne.

Until 25 Dec

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.

23 Jan – 26 Apr

Mystery Basement Bar Hop

Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market is a curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.

Until 25 Apr

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Until 29 Dec

Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.

5 Jan – 30 Mar

The Sunday Market at Southgate

After decades positioned around the Arts Centre, the Sunday Market is now at Southgate.

Until Nov 2026

Making Memoir of a Snail

Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.

Until 22 Dec

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Heroes in a Half Shell

An exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of the franchise.

Until 31 Mar

The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition

A spectacular showcase of Star Wars memorabilia.

Until 22 Dec

Focus on Björk

Celebrate the Icelandic pop goddess's music, film and visual art.

Until 23 Dec

Craig and Karl Cosmos

Celebrate Summer in the City with Melbourne Central and international artists Craig and Karl.

Until 16 Feb

Darkfield

Be immersed in an audio experience inside a shipping container when Darkfled returns for the summer.

Until 2 Mar

Hans Schiebold: Oceans and Urban Landscapes

An retrospective exhibition of paintings featuring ocean landscapes and well-known urban vistas

Until 21 Dec

Kabarisqué

A monthly cabaret show with a cast of circus and burlesque artists.

Until 25 Dec

Shop to Win

Do your Christmas shopping at Melbourne's iconic shopping spots for your chance to win prizes.

21 Dec – 26 Jan

School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

Until 5 Jan

Myer Christmas Windows

Take a magical journey with Australia Zoo's favourite wildlife heroes in An Irwin’s Christmas Story.

Until 29 Dec

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.

Until 25 Dec

Christmas in the city

See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.

Until 25 Dec

Christmas Decorations

Christmas comes to life around the city with sparkly decorations spreading festive cheer.

Until 27 Jan

Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie

Reko Rennie's largest presentation of work to date and his first-ever retrospective exhibition.

Until 23 Feb

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

A mix of comics from the TV and radio, alongside some future stars.

Until 30 Jun

Sports Precinct Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.

Until Dec 2025

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.

Until 31 Dec

The Fluid Project

A unique and joyful creative experience located at the Emporium Shopping Centre.